Shore Catering

Q: Do you have a minimum for weddings?

Our traditional reception package has a 50 guest minimum, the other reception packages have 75 guest minimum. We can accommodate under the guest minimum for a fee that ranges depending on how far under. Inquire with your headcount and we would be happy to help you.

Q: Do you offer tastings?

Yes, a private menu tasting is included with your reception package. At this tasting we would show linen swatch colors, go over timelines, layouts, decor, and other wedding details. We also offer pre-booking menu tastings for $25 pp, once booked your tasting fee will be credited back towards your balance.

Q: Do you offer help with rentals?

We can help take some of the weight off your shoulders by coordinating your rentals for you with a 15% handling fee. We work with many rental companies with tents, dance floors, tables, chairs, portable bars, lighting, luxury bathrooms, and so much more.

Q: How far out do you recommend booking your services?

For summer and fall weddings, we recommend at least 8 months in advance. April-November is peak wedding season, Saturdays are the first to book up. Call today for date availability.

Q: What is your service area?

We cater all over New Jersey, anywhere that allows outside catering.

Q: Do you offer cake cutting services?

Cake cutting can be added on for $2.00 pp. That charge would include a cake plate, cake fork, and the service to cut.

Q: What is included in your reception packages?

Our reception packages are inclusive of staff, china dinner plates, water glass, champagne glass, flatware, china coffee mug, and linens with your choice of color. It also includes private menu tasting, event coordination, and Maitre D on site.

Q: Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes, as long as we're notified in advance we can accommodate guest dietary restrictions/allergies.

Q: Do you offer children's meals?

Yes, children under 10 are $39.99 and will have chicken fingers with macaroni and cheese brought directly to their table.

Q: When is our final headcount due?

We need all finals 2 weeks prior to your date.

About Shore Catering

Shore Catering

5-Star Full-Service Catering from casual to elegant for all occasions since 1988. We offer packages for all occasions such as wedding receptions, rehearsal dinner, welcome parties, after-wedding brunch, clambakes, showers, anniversaries, and so much more. Our team will assist you from start to finish, planning your menu, coordinating rentals, linen colors, floorplans, timelines, vendor referrals, and so much more. We bring our catering services to all corners of New Jersey and will also assist you in trying to find the perfect venue to suit your event's needs.

We pride ourselves on excellence, integrity, and attention to detail. Our 5-hour Reception packages include professionally trained staff, china, glassware, flatware, linens, event coordination, and private menu tasting. All our food is homemade and prepared on-premise, our menus are priced in a range suitable for all budgets. This has helped us maintain a successful vibrant business and satisfied clients since 1988. Contact us today to begin planning your special day <3

Sample catered weddings

Jodi & Conor

Jodi & Conor have such a glow about them with rustic charm. Tying together their vision was effortless with transforming Patterson Barn into their dream wedding. Preparing a menu filled with their favorite foods from their tasting that all their guests raved about, it was a night all everyone will remember for years to come. It was our honor to be a part of such a magical day filled with love and joy.

Guest Count

105

Total Catering Cost

$12,500

Menu Highlights

Buffet
Food stations
Passed appetizers
Dessert service
Cocktail Hour - Grazing Table, Passed Hors D'oeurvres, Action Station. Buffet: Salmon, Sliced Steak, Chicken Francaise. Dessert: Custom-Tiered Cake

Services Included

Gratuity
Chef(s)
Service Captain(s)
Service Staff
Setup / Breakdown

Services

Cleanup and breakdown
Consultations and tastings - complimentary
Consultations and tastings - for a fee
Delivery and setup
Event planner
Rental coordination - directly invoice couple
Serving staff

Cuisines

American
BBQ
Italian
Seafood
Southern

Dietary accommodations

Dairy-free
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Vegan
Vegetarian

Meal types

Buffet
Dessert service
Food stations
Passed appetizers
Seated meal
Stationary appetizers
Wedding cake service

Drink types

Coffee service
Non-alcoholic

Reviews

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Rating: 4.5

4.5 out of 5

8 reviews

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Nick
Rating: 5
•May 18
Shore Catering is AMAZING!!
Shore Catering was the best from start to finish! Throughout our entire wedding process, they were super helpful, responsive, and enthusiastic. They managed all our dietary restrictions with care and made sure we had everything we needed in terms of food, rentals, linens, and overall experience. On the day of, Summer and the team were so attentive and were quick to adjust when the rain forced our ceremony inside. We could not have asked for anything more and our guests have been nonstop raving about the food!
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Brienna D.
Rating: 5
•May 16
AMAZING FIND ON ZOLA!
We can't say enough about Shore Catering and what Summer did for us. She didn't just cater our wedding—she actually helped us find our venue too, which was such a huge relief during the planning process. From our first conversation through the big day, Summer was responsive, kind, and always there when we needed her, whether we were calling or emailing with questions. On the wedding day itself, she and her team moved quickly and handled everything that came up, keeping our guests happy and fed with delicious food in our beautiful space. Summer's hard work and problem-solving made our day feel effortless, and we're so grateful to have found someone who truly cared about making our wedding special.
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Molly D.
Rating: 1
•May 1, 2026
Rude Staff
Very disappointing experience with Shore Catering. We paid around 5,000 for buffet-style catering and provided 800 in gratuity to the staff. Despite this, about an hour before the end of our wedding, the lead server approached me in front of guests after opening the gratuity cards and told me it was “not enough.” This was incredibly unprofessional and inappropriate. No bride should ever be confronted about money during her own wedding, especially in a public setting. Regardless of expectations around tipping, this should have been addressed privately after the event. Instead, it created an uncomfortable and embarrassing situation that took away from our day. I would strongly caution other couples when considering this company.
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Kristen
Rating: 5
•Jan 20, 2026
Use Shore Catering
We used Shore catering for our backyard wedding on 9/7. Let me just say - if you aren't sure who to go with for a catering company in NJ, go with Shore Catering!! Best customer service (I had the pleasure of working with Summer for my wedding - she was so helpful and the best whenever I had questions). They arranged the tents and table set up - we did the Clam Bake - had filet and lobsters and everyone couldn't stop raving about how good the food was. The caters were so happy to be there and were never in the way. Great experience!!
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The Favilla F.
Rating: 5
•Nov 19, 2025
Fabulous job by the Shore Team
We had a wedding at Paterson's Farm in Howell NJ this past September. The location was perfect but required us to search for a caterer. The owners of Paterson's Farms, Sharon and her brother Alan recommended Shore Catering as one of their favorites, among a handful of worthy options. I personally spoke with a few and decided on Shore. What a great decision as they were perfect in all areas (food, service, flexibility, experience) and thoroughly exceeded all our expectations. We dealt with Patty (the founder) and Bryan the current owner, and they both made it happen with great communication and exemplary service. We had 173 guests, and they delivered on delicious appy's, and then plated dinners for all our guests. Maria was there to ensure everything went well, and the feedback from our guests has been amazing. In fact the owner, Bryan showed up as well to make sure the plated meals (which was important to us) were delivered to our guests as expected. I highly recommend Shore for any party you might be planning. You will not be disappointed! 5 Stars!

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